El Cerrito Recycling Center
7501 Schmidt Ln El Cerrito CA 94530 USA
El Cerrito Recycling Environmental Resource Center is a modern facility known for its sustainable practices and LEED certification. The center operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM to 4:45 PM, closed on Sundays. It offers a variety of services including drop-off recycling for community members, household hazardous waste collection on Tuesdays, and block Styrofoam recycling exclusively for El Cerrito residents on Thursdays. The center also features an Exchange Zone for browsing and drop-offs, open during specific hours. Notably, the facility only accepts clean white block Styrofoam on Thursdays from residents with proof of residency. Additionally, the center enforces specific rules such as accepting certain materials like fluorescent light bulbs, sharps, and pharmaceuticals from non-residents for a fee. Visitors should note that the center is closed on major holidays and operates with specific hours for different services. For more detailed information on accepted materials, fees, and operating hours, visitors are encouraged to visit the center's website.
Block StyrofoamHousehold Hazardous WasteFluorescent Light BulbsSharpsPharmaceuticals